F3 Kingsland Tr. Crt., Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
I am happy to report that the 1972 Pioneer Acres Plowman &
Thresher’s Show, twelve & a half miles East of Calgary,
Alberta, Canada, was a huge success. This was our Third Reunion,
held Aug. 12 & 13, 1972.
The crowd was in a jovial mood, and no one seemed to mind the
dust and dirt. The children especially, had a good time; jumping
into the straw as it came out of the blower, and burying each other
in it. There was a Shetland pony to ride upon, or a cart to ride
in, pulled by the pony.
The Concession, catered by a local Club, was well attended by
young and old alike; the food was superb. All machinery was in good
running condition, and each piece sported a shiny coat of
paint.
25-45 light weight Rumely, operated by Eric Schwesinger, 266
Hendon Dr., Calgary, Alberta. Plow is a 5-bottom Cockshutt. Vic
Greenier, Drumheller, Alberta, owns the tractor. Picture taken at
1972 Pioneer Acres Plowman & Thresher’s Show, East of
Calgary, Alberta.
There were several additions this year, in the gas section. A
1917 Hit & Miss Mogul, a 30-60 heavy weight Rumely, a 25-45
heavy weight Rumely, a 25-45 light weight Rumely, and a 1911
(2-plow) Moline–2-cylinder opposed, with front wheel drive.
Some of the gas engines, and the Case steamer, took turns on the
Baker Fan, which is always a big attraction. A young man on his
saddle horse, a beautiful animal, was a wonderful addition to this
year’s Show. He acted as messenger. Maybe some of you other
Show Managers will be grateful for this ‘tip’. When a
particular man was needed, and happened to be at the other end of
the ‘grounds’, away went horse and rider to tell him. As
one club member said, ‘It sure beats Moccasin
Telegraph’.
25-45 heavy weight Rumely with 6-bottom John Deere plow. On the
left-Keith Evenson, 424 20 Ave. N. W., Calgary, Alberta. On the
right-Toivo Anderson, Three Hills, Alberta. Taken at 1972 Pioneer
Acres Plowman & Thresher’s Show, East of Calgary,
Alberta.
A beautifully matched 4-horse team from High River, Alberta,
plowed as did several of the engines. The three Minneapolis
Threshers busily separating the grain from the straw, were powered
by steam and gas engines.
Each Fall, preceding the following year’s Show, we use a
binder and cut a standing wheat crop. This is then stooked, and
then stacked and covered with a ‘tarp’ to protect it from
the rain and snow. Believe me, one has to be
‘Johnny-on-the-spot’ to beat the combine to the
‘draw’. This method assures us of grain to thresh at the
next year’s Show.
The 1912 25-75 Case Steamer was ‘Queen of the Fleet’
again this year. There were plans for displaying three more
Steamers, but due to complications beyond anyone’s control,
this was not possible. However, next year’s plan is for more
Steam Power.
Attending this year’s Show, were visitors from several of
our Canadian Provinces, the U. S. A., and as far away as England.
Each and every one showed a keen interest. The Models drew many
favorable comments. On display was a 32-110 c.c. Reeves, a 110
Case, and a Locomotive.
Worthy of note also, were the many stationary Gas Engines,
ranging in size from one & a half to three H. P., and a large
display of hand tools which were in use many years ago. Our Show
started in a small way, but each year sees more pieces of
machinery, and all painted. And plans for next year are even bigger
and better. Come see ‘us’ in 1973.
This 1925-36 x 58 Minneapolis separator was run by several makes
of tractors, such as Rumely, Mogul, Aultman-Taylor, Minneapolis,
& Hart Parr, at the 1972 Pioneer Acres Plowman &
Thresher’s Reunion. That is me (Arlo), standing on top of
separator. From here I can see that no one comes near enough to get
hurt while machinery is in motion.
Vic Greenier, Drumheller, Alberta, owns this 30-60 heavy weight
Rumely. Left-Keith Evenson, 424-20 Ave., N. W., Calgary, Alberta.
Right-Frank Sheering, Carbon, Alberta. Demonstrating at the Pioneer
Acres Plowman & Thresher’s Reunion 1972.
Keith Evenson, 424 20 Ave. N. W., Calgary, Alberta, is the owner
of this 1928 cross-mount motor Case gas engine. Operated by Philip
Noble, Trochu, Alberta. The 4-bottom Cockshutt plow is operated by
Otto Enzie, Trochu, Alberta. Plowing at the 1972 Pioneer Acres
Plowman & Thresher’s Reunion.
This picture taken Aug. 26, 1972 at the Threshing Bee held near
Stavely, Alberta. The beautiful four horse team is owned by George
Cowling, High River, Alberta. Jack Burrows, High River, Alberta,
owns the threshing outfit.
